Charity Gayle - Cleansed Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Here at the altar where I run to rest
Where I wait resurrection and the touch of Your breath
I die now daily because I've learned to live
In the grace that belongs to all who are born again
Chorus
I am cleansed, I am washed, I am sanctified
I am Holy Ghost filled and water baptized
I am right with my God for all time
'Cause Jesus my Savior's alive
Verse 2
Here at the table where children are fed
We are filled with the mercy of the Lamb and the Bread
I feast now daily because I've learned to live
In the grace that belongs to all who are born again
Chorus
I am cleansed, I am washed, I am sanctified
I am Holy Ghost filled and water baptized
I am right with my God for all time
'Cause Jesus my Savior's alive
Bridge
Glory, glory
This is what is called glory
Glory, glory
This is what is called glory
Glory, glory
This is what is called glory
Glory, glory
This is what is called glory
Glory, glory
This is what is called glory
Glory, glory
This is what is called glory
Chorus
I am cleansed, I am washed, I am sanctified
I am Holy Ghost filled and water baptized
I am right with my God for all time
'Cause Jesus my Savior
Jesus my Savior
Jesus my Savior
He's alive
Video
CLEANSED / NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD / PRAISE BREAK (feat Charity Gayle)
Meaning & Inspiration
Charity Gayle’s powerful declaration, "Cleansed," released as part of her 2017 album *Lord You Are My Song (Deluxe Edition)*, is a profound testament to the transformative power of faith and the enduring victory of Christ. The song is not merely a musical composition but a vibrant expression of spiritual truth, resonating deeply with anyone who has experienced redemption. At its core, "Cleansed" articulates the profound peace and assurance that comes from embracing salvation, specifically through the lens of Christian doctrine. The lyrics paint a picture of returning to a place of sacred surrender, symbolized by the altar, where one finds rest and anticipates spiritual renewal, a waiting for the "touch of Your breath" that speaks to the life-giving presence of the Holy Spirit. This concept of daily dying to self to truly live is a direct echo of Paul's teaching in Galatians 2:20: "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me." The grace mentioned as belonging to the born again is the unmerited favor of God, the very foundation of salvation.
The chorus stands as the song's powerful thesis, proclaiming the multifaceted nature of redemption: "I am cleansed, I am washed, I am sanctified." This trio of affirmations points to distinct yet interwoven aspects of God's work in a believer's life. "Cleansed" and "washed" evoke the sacrificial atonement of Jesus, as described in Hebrews 9:14: "how much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may worship the living God?" The term "sanctified" refers to being set apart for God's purposes, a process initiated at salvation and continued throughout a believer's life, as articulated in 1 Corinthians 1:30: "It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption." Furthermore, the declaration of being "Holy Ghost filled and water baptized" anchors the believer in the essential sacraments and the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit, the divine agent of transformation and empowerment, as promised in Acts 1:8. The unwavering assertion, "I am right with my God for all time," is rooted in the completed work of Christ, a surety that transcends earthly circumstances, finding its ultimate justification in His resurrection, a truth celebrated as fundamental to Christian hope in 1 Corinthians 15:17: "And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins."
Verse 2 shifts the imagery to the communion table, a sacred space for nourishment and fellowship. Here, believers are depicted as children being fed, partaking in the "mercy of the Lamb and the Bread." This imagery directly references the Lord's Supper, a memorial of Christ's sacrifice and sustenance for the soul, aligning with Jesus' words in John 6:53-55: "Very truly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you... For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink." The repetition of learning to live in God's grace further reinforces the central message of dependence on divine provision. The bridge, with its fervent repetition of "Glory, glory, this is what is called glory," elevates the song's emotional and spiritual impact. It signifies an ecstatic realization and acknowledgment of God's divine presence and redemptive power, a foretaste of the eternal glory promised to believers, as described in Romans 8:18: "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed in us." "Cleansed" is a powerful anthem that doesn't just convey a message; it invites listeners into a profound experience of faith, celebrating the liberation and eternal security found in the finished work of Jesus Christ.